XSENS XACT
Clamp-On Water Cut Meter
The XACT Water Cut Meter provides accurate and reliable 0–100% water cut measurement using a fully non-intrusive clamp-on design. Mounted on the outside of the pipe, it measures the percentage of water-in-oil (WIO) via ultrasonic Speed of Sound (SoS) technology, eliminating the need for intrusive sensors, mixers, or pipe modification.
Developed with Christian Michelsen Research (CMR) and NORCE, the XACT meter achieves ±1% absolute accuracy across the full water cut range. With no contact with process fluids, it avoids erosion, corrosion, scaling, or waxing, ensuring robust long-term performance.
- Clamp-on ultrasonic transducers – no pipe penetration
- Measures 0–100% Water Liquid Ratio (WLR) with ±1% accuracy
- Installation time: 2–3 hours, even near bends and valves
- Integrated flow computer with 4–20 mA / Modbus outputs
- Immune to pressure, viscosity, or sour service conditions
- No need for static mixers or straighteners
- Remote connectivity via WiFi, cellular, or satellite; solar power options
- Ex Zone 1 & 2 certified (ATEX, IECEx), non-certified versions also available
Line Sizes
1.5” to 36” (larger on request)
Pipe Materials
Carbon Steel, SS316, Duplex, others
Flow Velocity Range
0–40 m/s
Viscosity
From water to heavy bunker oil
Design Pressure / Temperature
No limit; -20°C to +100°C standard (higher optional)
Accuracy
±1% abs. WLR (0–100%)
Protection
IP66 (higher on request)
Transducers
Up to 6 pairs for redundancy
Outputs
4–20mA, Modbus RS-485, optional WiFi/Canbus/Profibus
Power
12–24 VDC, typical 9.5 W (11 W startup)
Weight
25–150 kg depending on line size
- Oil & Gas – Separator measurement, well testing, water cut monitoring
- Process Industry – Monitoring of multiphase liquid streams
- Marine & Tanker Operations – On/offloading shuttle tankers
- Water Injection & Pipelines – Reliable water-in-oil ratio monitoring
